IV

Democracy, Nonviolence, and Peace

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Strengthen democratic institutions at all levels, and provide transparency and accountability in governance, inclusive participation in decision making, and access to justice.

Uphold the right of everyone to receive clear and timely information on environmental matters and all development plans and activities which are likely to affect them or in which they have an interest.

Support local, regional and global civil society, and promote the meaningful participation of all interested individuals and organizations in decision making.

Protect the rights to freedom of opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, association, and dissent.

Institute effective and efficient access to administrative and independent judicial procedures, including remedies and redress for environmental harm and the threat of such harm.

Eliminate corruption in all public and private institutions.

Strengthen local communities, enabling them to care for their environments, and assign environmental responsibilities to the levels of government where they can be carried out most effectively.

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Integrate into formal education and life-long learning the knowledge, values, and skills needed for a sustainable way of life.

Provide all, especially children and youth, with educational opportunities that empower them to contribute actively to sustainable development.

Promote the contribution of the arts and humanities as well as the sciences in sustainability education.

Enhance the role of the mass media in raising awareness of ecological and social challenges.

Recognize the importance of moral and spiritual education for sustainable living.

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Treat all living beings with respect and consideration.

Prevent cruelty to animals kept in human societies and protect them from suffering.

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